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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.28, 1,136.97 and 544.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.28, 1,136.97 and 544.38 is: 750.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.28 : 1,136.97 = 544.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.28/1,136.97 = 544.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.28x = 1,136.97 × 544.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.28x = 618,943.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,943.73/824.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.89

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